Virat Kohli Makes History: First Indian Cricketer to Reach 12,000 T20 Runs

In a spectacular display of cricket prowess, Virat Kohli becomes the first Indian cricketer to achieve the milestone of 12,000 runs in T20 cricket. This remarkable feat was accomplished during the inaugural match of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings.

Despite facing initial challenges with wickets falling around him, Kohli exhibited his resilience and determination. He reached the historic milestone with a couple off the ninth ball he faced in the match, bowled by CSK's Maheesh Theekshana.

Kohli's illustrious T20 career spans since 2007, and he achieved this milestone in his 377th T20 match and 360th innings. His exceptional record includes 8 centuries and 91 fifties in T20 cricket, with 4,037 runs scored in T20 internationals for India alone.

This historic achievement solidifies Kohli's legacy as one of India's greatest cricketing icons, setting a new benchmark for excellence in the world of T20 cricket.